Behringer CX3400 Product Information

Product Information Document

Crossovers

SUPER-XPRO CX3400

High-Precision Stereo 2-Way/3-Way/ Mono 4-Way Crossover with Limiters, Adjustable Time Delays and CD Horn Correction

Professional stereo 2-way/3-way/

mono 4-way crossover featuring state-of-the-art Linkwitz-Riley  lters with 24 dB/octave

Individual Limiters on each output

for optimal loudspeaker protection

Adjustable time delay for phase

alignment between drivers

CD horn equalization for constant

directivity horn compensation

Absolutely  at summed amplitude

response, zero phase di erence

“Low Sum” function provides mono

output for subwoofer operation

Individual output Gain controls

forall bands

Individual output Mute switches for

easy band adjustment

Individual Phase reverse switches for

instant phase correction

The CX3400 stereo 2-way/3-way/

mono 4-way crossover provides the

ultimate in high-precision audio

frequency separation, thanks to its

state-of-the-art circuitry, superior-

grade components, ultra low-

noise op amps and balanced I/O

connectivity. CX3400 features include:

Limiters on all crossover outputs for

optimal loudspeaker protection; an

adjustable Time Delay for proper

phase-alignment of the drivers; High-Frequency (HF) horn equalization

for constant-directivity compensation; and a mono “Low Sum” Output

(stereomodes only), which is ideal for your subwoofer applications.

Switchable 25 Hz Low cut  lter

on each input for low-frequency driverprotection

Servo-balanced and gold-plated

XLR connectors for all inputs andoutputs

Ultra-high precision

potentiometersfor ultimate accuracy andrepeatability

Illuminated switches for

secure operation in dark stageenvironments

Sound Quality

When a sound system is properly tuned, it becomes powerful, balanced and e cient. Bass content is punchy and tight, with vocals and instruments that are rich, crisp and well de ned. The CX3400 crossover’s accurate signal processing protects critical loudspeaker components and improves overall system e ciency. All Input and Output connections are balanced/unbalanced XLR and feature 25Hz Low Cut  lters for low-frequency driver protection – plus o er Mute and Phase Invert switches, making troubleshooting even a large system – virtually e ortless!

Product Information Document

Crossovers

SUPER-XPRO CX3400

High-Precision Stereo 2-Way/3-Way/ Mono 4-Way Crossover with Limiters, Adjustable Time Delays and CD Horn Correction

Shielded toroidal mains transformer

for minimal noise interference

High-quality components and

exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

3-Year Warranty Program*

Conceived and designed by

BEHRINGER Germany

What’s a Crossover?

Chances are if you’re reading this, you already know what a crossover is – and you know that you need one. But if you are new to multi-way PA systems, here's a brief overview. Loudspeakers (which we call transducers) convert electrical signals into sound waves. And no matter how well a transducer is designed or made, it simply cannot reproduce the entire audio spectrum all by itself. Low-frequency sounds tend to push a transducer to the maximum, making it impossible for that same transducer to reproduce the treble content with the sound quality it deserves. (Try singing high falsetto next time you’re bench-pressing your limit!)

That's why high-quality sound systems use multiple speakers (woofers and tweeters) to spread out the work. While the woofer (usually the larger transducer) does all the heavy lifting, the tweeter can easily handle the high-frequency content. Three and four-way systems distribute the work even more, allowing the individual transducers to reproduce the frequency range for which they were designed. It is the crossover’s function to divide these tasks between the various ampli ers and transducers.

Divide and Conquer

The CX3400 provides three modes of operation: 2-way stereo, for Left and Right Lows (woofers) and Highs (tweeters); and 3-way stereo, for Left and Right Lows, Mids and Highs; and 4-way mono, for Lows, Low-Mids, High-Mids and Highs. For your convenience, the CX3400’s front panel features an elegant and easy-toread LED matrix, so you can see at a glance which operating mode has been selected – and which controls are currentlyactive.

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

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Product Information Document

Crossovers

SUPER-XPRO CX3400

High-Precision Stereo 2-Way/3-Way/ Mono 4-Way Crossover with Limiters, Adjustable Time Delays and CD Horn Correction

CD Horn Compensation

When a driver radiates into open space via a horn, its e ciency increases. Over the past few years, constant-directivity horns have gained widespread popularity, since they are designed to produce consistent dispersion over their entire frequency range – however, the higher the frequency, the lower the e ciency. To compensate for this, the CX3400 includes a switchable pre-EQ for CD horns that ensures a  at frequency response, even before equalization is applied. This pre-EQ raises the signal gain by 3 dB at 3.5 kHz, which then increases by 6 dB/oct. up to 22.5 kHz.

Low Sum Output

In stereo mode, the CX3400 can be switched to “Mono Bass” mode by pressing the Low Sum button. When this feature is activated, the LF signals in the Left and Right channels are summed together and then routed to the Channel 1 Low Output, where it can be used to drive your active subwoofers, passive subwoofer power ampli ers, or lighting controllers, etc. The Low Sum Output is presented in mono, since people perceive extremely-low bass frequencies as being omnidirectional.

Extraordinary Value

The extraordinary CX3400 is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications, such as loudspeaker systems in small clubs or large halls, improving the sound quality of your on-stage monitor systems – or enhancing your studio monitors’ performance by adding a subwoofer. The high-precision CX3400 is the super-e ective and a ordable way to optimize the performance of your sound system – and protect your valuable loudspeaker investment at the same time!

Stop by your authorized BEHRINGER dealer, or get your SUPER-X PRO CX3400 online today!

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